I've been coming here for about a year now, and I just want to say how awesome and down-to-earth the staff are here. The food is always top-notch and satisfying! Please keep supporting small businesses like these folks. -Michael read more

Just tried this place for dinner and ordered the meatballs, little gem salad, and the agnolotti with fresh corn and Padron peppers. First impression was the sight of an iodized salt shaker on each table. Hmm..I don't cook with it and if I was the chef here I wouldn't want my customers thinking it's being used back in the kitchen. 2nd impression: Bread and butter was served cold. Tip: you have a pizza oven, serve the bread hot. 3rd impression: meatballs were grey and unappealing. Tip: you have a pizza oven, char your food. You want great pictures to be posted. 4th impression: little gem salad was overdressed and tasteless. We had to send it back. Tip: give your dressing more flavor so you can dress it properly. 5th impression: we noticed that each gem salad in our row looked different - some had all leaves and some had just the bottom stems (which are inedible) Tip: standardize your salads so your customers won't start comparing their dishes. The agnolotti was served hot and tasty Hopefully, Creekwood will continue to improve themselves, only time will tell. read more

Excellent food and awesome service! The rain and cold didn't get to us under the wide awning and ample heaters. We had the chicory salad, proscuitto pizza, and steak frites ... everything very tasty and expertly prepared. We ended the night with the flourless chocolate cake. Prices were very reasonable too - we will be back! read more

Great food and impeccable service. We were five and ordered three appetizers to share, and tasted each others main dish. Main dish options are limited which, to me, is a sign of good food. margherita pizza - can honestly say it is the best I have had. brussels sprouts - crisp, caramelized to the point that they were slightly sweet. I would have liked a little aioli to go with it but the others in our group thought it was not needed. burrata - I am not a fan of burrata but must say the presentation was very good. half roasted chicked - juicy and tender, falling off the bone fettucine with asparagus - awesome gnocchi - I love gnocchi but do not eat pork. Our server told us he could do the gnocchi with asparagus, garlic butter and pine nuts and two of us ordered that. Very good. The gnocchis were soft and were fried in butter till they were a light brown. salted caramel gelato - very good mint gelato - equally good flourless chocolate cake - to die for! This is 25 miles from our house but we will be going there again. read more

The food at Creekwood is quite good. The service is not quite so good. The location is out of the way, so while I enjoyed the food, I wouldn't make a special trip a second time. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Not only is the food fantastic but everyone who works here is SO friendly! Two of my close friends started going regularly on Saturday's for brunch and I just happened to join them. I will be coming back and I will be bringing friends. The owners should be extremely proud of themselves; the fifth star is because of the fantastic service. read more

Food was fantastic, and our server was beyond amazing, helpful and accommodating. Loved our experience here and will definitely return!

UPDATE: it's incredible what can change in a month. Made 11:45 am reservations for this morning. We walked in to utter chaos. We were told we could have two seats at the bar or wait 20-30 minutes for a table. We didn't have 20-30 minutes to wait (this is why we made a reservation before heading over) so we took the two seats at the bar. We had our dog in the car (since outdoor seating was unavailable) so I put a timer on to check on him in 20 minutes. I can therefore tell you that 18 minutes later, we had not even been acknowledged by a server. It actually took a patron sitting next to us to ask his server to please help us! I ordered the same as I had last time: huevos rancheros with carnitas and my friend ordered the biscuit breakfast with fried chicken and scrambled eggs. Our food came quickly, but mine was cold (perhaps room temperature) and his had no fried chicken and poached eggs which he cannot eat. To top it all off, the staff (while extremely friendly) were all running around like crazy due to how busy it was creating quite the frenetic, stressful atmosphere - the opposite of what I am looking for in a Sunday brunch atmosphere. We waited for the check so long, I actually had to leave to go wait in the car while my friend paid because I could not handle another moment in there. Original review: We popped in for Sunday brunch here not knowing anything about the place. The food was incredible. The huevos rancheros with carnitas was one of the best I've ever had. My friend had the biscuit breakfast and was extremely happy with everything. We both commented on the combination of flavors and textures. Everything was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back and look forward to trying dinner. read more

Service: The service was quite poor. First off, upon walking into the restaurant we were told that they did not have our reservation despite us having the open table receipt and making it 10 days in advance. Once we were seated, the food was taking a little while and we actually had to ask for bread which was kind of weird. Lastly, although the server was nice, our main courses took way too long to come out, and people seated after us were getting their food first. Food: The food was excellent. For the appetizer we had the little gem which was basically their unique take on a caesar salad and it was delicious. Furthermore, one of my favorite aspects was the hunger inducing mozzarella smell from the cooking pizzas that wafted through the entire place. Additionally, the ribeye I ordered was amazing. Not only was it tender throughout, there was a unique smoky taste. The potatoes and citrus sauce that came with were delicious as well. However, the truffle cauliflower we ordered was a little disappointing as not much of the truffle flavor came through. read more

Creekwood - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

One person who works here tried to turn on the heater and jumped to turn it on and landed on my dog!!!! Went home later and found out he broke his tail!!! Ridiculous have a more professional way of turning on the heaters like a step stool!!! read more

This is a great place for a leisurely, outdoor date night. It's a debate whether to have the beet salad or the brussel sprouts. I think I'd have to say beet salad with its super fresh ingredients though. The fettuccine was delicious, though I was hoping for just a bit more spice. The chocolate cake was everything I could have wanted, moist, delicious and shareable. The extra dry sparking wine was a good addition to our evening. read more

Excellent service, clean and modern interior, and delicious food, great portions. Also appreciate that they take reservations and are kids friendly (had a solid kids menu). Looking forward to returning soon! read more

Top drawer prices without anything special to match. Painful acoustics. Irritating music. Supply storage closet with no door in full view of the dining room. Slow service. We had four dishes; each was mediocre to disappointing. It's easy to get spoiled in Berkeley and perhaps we are. Still, even though this is the only restaurant in walking distance of where we live, we won't be back. read more

I love this spot. The pizza is good all ove it is good. But WTF I ask for no pickles( bread and butter pickles) So they deny me the little gems, house aioli and red onion? Really?! Did I offend you but not wanting your bread and butter pickles? I got a nice medium rare burger on a delicious buttered and grilled bun and melted cheese Luckily I had ketchup, best foods mayo and Dijon to save the day. And I gotta say it way better then Moxie where I got one slice of tomato a single red onion ring and a single pickle that had seen better days. Can someone tell the cook not to be so butthurt when someone doesn't want sweet ()bread and butter pickle's? No pickles means just that ---no fing pickles Not no pickles and hold everything else! read more

We decided to try Creekwood based on the previous reviews and the great location. We made last minute reservations and were able to get in same-day. We were quickly seated at our table and given waters. A couple issues occurred. The restaurant is very loud. The server apologized and said the owners were bringing in a consultant the following week to address the issue. Additionally, the table next to us of six guys were trying to talk over the noise, so at our table it was difficult to hear each other. I think with the commotion at the table next to us our server was inundated. Our wine did not come until the appetizer was served about 10 minutes after we ordered. We never received the bread and butter. The ricotta was decent. We also order the mushroom gnocchi. The gnocchi were cooked well, but the mushrooms and sauce were overwhelmed by a large amount sliced onions that made it sweet instead of savory. The table next to us split the bill six ways so the server was at the credit card machine long enough that the host noticed we had been trying to order dessert and a second glass of wine. Hopefully the service and organization improves. read more

Really great food and service. We shared our meal family style, and every single dish was fantastic. The pasta dishes were my favorite. Kid you not, I actually licked my plate. read more

I wish I had pictures to share but I guess that just means we were too indulged and in the moment. Amazing place, hosted by an amazing staff and owner. A true neighborhood feel with the flavor and authenticity to back it up. Come here when your in the area, trust me. read more

Delicious food, nice casual vibe and a lovely, airy interior! Making a reservation for Sunday brunch was easy!

Last night I took 3 friends to try this new restaurant which is only a few blocks from my condo. We actually ordered way too much food, 4 appetizers, 2 pizzas and two main dishes. However each of these were delicious. The interior design is nice and the crowd was really friendly. In fact the entire restaurant sang happy birthday to a young boy. Service was good I will definitely go back again soon. read more

Delicious spot for brunch. We had the biscuits and gravy which was unbelievable! Worth the drive for us.

So I went in for our wedding anniversary and my wife and I were not disappointed! The food is absolutely amazing. We had antipasti, main entree and dessert (and a bottle of wine) and we loved every single little bit of 'em. Portions are really generous too! Definitely a great place. We will be back to try more (great) food! read more

We celebrated our 8yr wedding anniversary here for dinner! Tables were full due to reservations- but we still had a delightful time at the bar. The chefs were friendly and answered our questions. Everyone working was incredibly welcoming. We really enjoyed the delicious food we ordered- meatballs, Brussel sprouts, Farro, and the margharita pizza. The broccoli was complements of the kitchen and was also delicious! Super thankful for a wonderful evening at Creekwood! We highly recommend it and will be back. read more

Came here with a big group on a Saturday morning before I went to a CAL game and the experience was great. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, and let me tell you, it was pretty darn good! I added on bacon and an egg, and while it was a little messy it was okay because it's all part of the fun of eating such a good sandwich! Service was great, water was refilled often and the waitress made sure everyone was happy. Will be going back again for sure! read more

Where am I? This restaurant is so stylin, like a Hopper painting come alive with excellent food, that I feel like I'm in a hip, San Francisco restaurant rather than Sacramento near Ashby (aka SOWEBE)! I highly recommend if you want to have a fantastic food experience. My older sister bonded with the waiter in a way that only someone serving with heart could do, "don't say anything negative about my waiter," she commanded after the waiter dinged my glass putting a plate down. I like to be fair, but was struggling to find a criticism somewhere. Meatball appetizer huge and our new favorite, the pizza's thin, wood fired crust was wonderfully spiced so you could taste the fresh ingredients. Dessert was a classic and excellent, rather than a jumble of mystery ingredients thrown together in someone's head the night before, but not taste tested as I find in too many "instagrammy" restaurants these days. The cooks are experienced. I did four stars rather than five since the bread tasted fresh, yet not crisp and light. Hard to keep bread crisp when purchasing from local bakeries, but maybe there is a way (I'm a carb addict so this is a personal rating). I live nearby, and almost every night full, so make your reservations in advance folks! Back to Creekwood, how do you fill a restaurant without ever putting up a sign? Its very good. Hopeful for brunch! read more

Creekwood - Restaurant so warm and beautiful on a cool night. - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I cannot say enough about how pleased I am to have been introduced to Creekwood. I eat there for both dinner and breakfast/ brunch. I absolutely love introducing my friends to Creekwood especially for breakfast/ brunch, because not only is the food great, the service wonderful and surroundings delightful but you can make reservations. I also appreciate that the owner pops by to check that every is going smoothly. read more

My husband and I went to Creekwood during the soft opening. The setting was warm and the clientele convivial. Everybody was having the meatballs, which smelled delicious. I'm in love with the Little Gem salad. I loved the touch of preserved lemon in my spaghetti. My husband had the Winter Roots pizza and it was outstanding. Already plotting my return. read more

Yelp led us to Creekwood on a Tuesday night, and boy am I glad it did! The food was amazing, the wine top notch, and the service attentive. We had a couple of pasta dishes, a pizza, and the brussels sprouts. The ingredients were fresh, and everything was delicious. We'll be back soon! read more

Great food and, more importantly, one of the best wine lists in the East Bay - outstanding value for money and one cannot go wrong on any wine selected. read more

Owners fixed up the place really nicely. Met one of the owners who told us about the rebuilding process. Literally "raised the roof." Avocado toast was good but a little too much sea salt to my liking. We'll be back to try the dinner menu..... read more

What a real treat. Great food. Great service. This is what happens when you put what has you be a great chef and a great owner. Everyone helps everyone. Never an empty glass or an empty plate. I wish we could have eaten more. Portions were all large enough too share. Looking forward to going again. read more

It's an ok kinda place, feels overpriced and too simple. Fresh tasting dishes. Good service. Popular with locals.

We had the spaghetti, gnocci and squid. Then we had the panna cotta and carrot cake for dinner. Totally delicious and the manager came out for a nice chat. Staff is super friendly, good service, cozy atmosphere, whole nine yards. We sat outside because dinner was fully booked for two hours, but the heat lamps were great. Maybe make a reservation beforehand, definitely go!!! read more

I didn't want to love this restaurant. It opened up a couple blocks from my house, and they told a neighbor "We don't need a sign." We thought they were snobs. However. However, then my husband and I ate there and, well. I'm just sad I can't afford to eat there every night. The food was cooked perfectly, the flavors were new and interesting, even though the dishes sound simple. Simple food made perfectly is what it's all about. One of the owners came and chatted with us. He told us they want to be a neighborhood restaurant. I have to say, I doubt that will happen at those prices, but it seems like when I drive by there's usually people there, so they must be getting guests from somewhere. They mentioned opening for brunch eventually and I look forward to that! Also, maybe a less expensive Monday night menu would be a lovely treat for the neighborhood. read more

Came to Creekwood to celebrate a special occasion (noted on our reservation). When we arrived, we were seated promptly. Service went down hill from there. They only brought us one menu-- not a big deal but a little odd-- and from the time we placed our order, it took nearly an hour to get our entrees. No waiter checked in with us during this time. Three tables, all larger parties than ours, received their food before we did ours. We placed our order ahead of at least two of these tables. For the food itself, the little gem salad was good, the fried chicken sandwich was also tasty but the pizza we ordered was a bit bland. Lastly, while I don't expect restaurants to always offer a dessert to the table when celebrating an occasion, we weren't even offered a dessert menu. All in all, a lackluster experience and certainly not the service or quality of food I'd expect for the price. read more

What a gem! Everything we have tried so far has been amazing - salads, pizzas, pastas, etc. Don't miss the roast chicken that is served over broth-soaked bread, it's fantastic. read more

Everything was really tasty. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu and shared bites. Pizza had a great chew tasted very fresh. Pasta was amazing pappardelle was probably the table's favorite. The manager I think he might have been the owner was extremely knowledgeable. Will definitely be back. read more

Simply delicious. The pizzas are yummy and the perfect size to share. The biscuits are sinfully good

This place is such a sleeper hit. I wish there were more restaurants like this. The food is much more sophisticated than you'd expect from a neighborhood restaurant - every time we come we have something unexpected and delightful. Haven't had a misstep on the menu yet. It deserves to be slammed here, but it's not - so enjoy it. read more

A local gem! Charming atmosphere, lovely outdoor seating, and most of all, the food! Fried gnudi is a favorite, the pastas are delicious. Wood-fired pizza is great too. Don't miss the flourless chocolate cake -- they just revamped the recipe and it is. so. good. Excellent wine selection too and the friendly staff is happy to offer a suggestion to pair with your meal. Oh and did I mention their brunch is one of the best in town too? One tip: if the question is beignets, the answer is YES read more

We had such a lovely dinner here tonight and will definitely be coming back. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive, and the food was all delicious. Three of us shared the brussel sprouts (the best!) , little gem salad, mussels (such a tasty broth, and plenty of bread to sop it up) and asparagus fettuccini. Portions were very generous and we were happy to see so many vegetarian-friendly options. We were all very satisfied by the end of the meal, but still shared a slice of flourless chocolate cake because it was my birthday. So good! read more